Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Bettina Eckard

Nurse Practitioner · Hickory, NC

  • NPI 1770717266
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1899 Tate Blvd Se Ste 2101
Hickory, NC 286024200
(828) 327-7788
fax (828) 327-0112
Mailing address
1350 S Kings Dr
Charlotte, NC 282072134

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 13, 2025
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #5004363

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770717266. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
48
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$4,634
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 48 37 $97

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Hickory Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$78
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $49.51
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $28.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$78

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
589
Patients
115
Total drug cost
$375,473
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 207 52 $45,553
Lanthanum Carbonate Generic 60 15 $74,384
Velphoro (Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide) Brand 51 14 $136,765
Auryxia (Ferric Citrate) Brand 43 0 $54,997
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 41 17 $455
Carvedilol Generic 34 17 $400
Allopurinol Generic 25 0 $399
Renvela (Sevelamer Carbonate) Brand 21 0 $59,174
Losartan Potassium Generic 18 0 $188
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 17 0 $289

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Bettina Eckard's medical specialty?
Dr. Bettina Eckard practices Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Bettina Eckard practice?
Dr. Bettina Eckard practices at 1899 Tate Blvd Se Ste 2101, Hickory, NC 286024200. Office phone: 8283277788.
What is Dr. Bettina Eckard's NPI?
Dr. Bettina Eckard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770717266, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bettina Eckard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bettina Eckard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bettina Eckard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.